Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone of the Ammonia–Urea Fertiliser Project of Assam Valley Fertilizer and Chemical Company Limited at Namrup, calling it a landmark moment for Assam and the North East’s industrial revival.
Addressing a large gathering, Modi paid tribute to Assam’s icons—from Chaolung Sukapha and Lachit Borphukan to freedom fighters and social reformers—describing the region as a land of valour and sacrifice. He said the new project fulfils a long-pending aspiration of Namrup and Dibrugarh, marking the start of a fresh chapter in the state’s growth story.
Today, Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji performed the Bhoomipujan of the brownfield Ammonia–Urea Fertilizer Project at Namrup in Dibrugarh, Assam, within the existing premises of Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL).
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— Jagat Prakash Nadda (@JPNadda) December 21, 2025
The Prime Minister said the fertiliser plant, coming up with an investment of around ₹11,000 crore, will produce over 12 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually. Local production, he noted, will ensure faster supply, lower logistics costs and reliable availability for farmers, while also generating thousands of direct and indirect jobs for local youth.
Modi linked the project to a broader development push, citing new infrastructure, airports, industries, agriculture-led growth, tourism expansion and emerging opportunities in sectors like semiconductors. He said Assam, which once played a decisive role during the Ahom era, will hold an equally strong position in a developed India.
Highlighting farmer welfare, the Prime Minister said uninterrupted fertiliser supply is critical for food security. He underlined that despite high global prices, farmers continue to get urea at affordable rates, with the government bearing the subsidy burden. He also urged balanced fertiliser use to protect soil health.
Recalling past shortages and shutdowns of fertiliser units, Modi said outdated plants and policy neglect had hurt farmers across the North East. He added that the present government has reversed the trend by reviving and commissioning plants across the country, pushing India towards self-reliance in urea production.
The Prime Minister also highlighted direct benefit transfers to farmers, crop insurance, improved procurement, support to livestock and fish farmers, promotion of natural farming, and special initiatives for the North East, including oil palm cultivation. He noted focused efforts for tea garden workers through banking access and improved civic facilities.
Concluding, Modi said the twin engines of industry and connectivity are reshaping Assam, empowering the poor, farmers, youth and women, while preserving the state’s cultural identity and pride.
